"We trust we can play a great match. We believe we're capable of doing it. If there's one team that can come back, it's us. We know it will be difficult, a very complicated comeback, but I think we're ready for what's coming."
"The dressing room is great. The players get along really well. We're like a family. We spend more time together than with our actual families, with trips and training. There's genuine friendship here, and I think a big part of our success comes from that."
"Being one of Barça's captains means a lot. Since I arrived, I've tried to help however I can. Being captain of Barça happens to very few players. It's a huge privilege. I couldn't have imagined it even in my wildest dreams."
Barcelona winger and captain Raphinha participated in a fan Q&A on the club's official YouTube channel, expressing strong belief in the team's ability to mount a comeback against Atletico Madrid despite suffering a 4-0 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Raphinha emphasized that Barcelona possesses the capability to achieve a remontada, stating the team is ready for the challenge ahead. He highlighted the strength of the dressing room, attributing much of the team's success under manager Hansi Flick to genuine friendship and family-like unity among players. Raphinha also reflected on his pride in serving as one of Barcelona's captains for a second season, describing it as a huge privilege. Despite a difficult season marked by injuries that have sidelined him for 13 matches, he remains committed to helping the team.
Read at Barca Universal
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